Susquehanna River at Conklin
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Broome County, New York on the Susquehanna River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01503000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
16,632 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25.02 ft
June 2006 catastrophic flooding. Towns of Conklin and Kirkwood were inudated between Route 11 and Route 7 from the City of Binghamton line to the Pennsylvania state line. Hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed or severely damaged. Five feet of water covered Route 7.
23.94 ft
September 2011 flood stage. Widespread and devastating flooding. Areas between Kirkwood Avenue and Conklin Road from the Binghamton city line to the Pennsyvania state line are severely impacted by deep floodwaters.
20 ft
Major flood stage. Severe flooding of roads, residential and business areas in Conklin, Conklin Center and Kirkwood. Several sections of Route 7 are flooded from the Industrial Parkway to the Binghamton city line.
19 ft
Flooding develops away from the river between Route 7 and the railroad tracks, threatening properties on Cherry Drive, Melody Lane and Roxbury Street in Conklin. Intersection of Route 7 and Shaw Road flooded.
18 ft
Extensive basement and first floor flooding develops on Woodcrest Way, especially north of Munson Avenue. Flooding also threatens homes along Route 7 in Conklin Center.
17 ft
Numerous properties and basements flooded on Woodcrest Way near the river. Water covers Cuddeback Drive and Schnurbusch Park.
15 ft
Moderate flood stage. Lawrence, River and Alta Roads under water. Valley park near Five Mile Point floods. Schnurbusch Park flooded.
14 ft
Water begins to affect properties closest to the river from Corbettsville to Five Mile Point. Some water begins to back up into Schnurbusch Park.
12 ft
Flood stage. Alta, River and Lawrence Roads closed in the Town of Conklin due to minor flooding. No homes are flooded at this river stage. Valley park in Kirkwood takes on water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2006 | 25.02 ft | 76,800 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 25.02 ft | 76,800 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 23.94 ft | 71,500 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 23.94 ft | 71,500 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1948 | 20.83 ft | 60,500 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CKLN6
River
Susquehanna River
County
Broome, NY
Coordinates
42.0353°N, 75.8033°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Conklin?
The Susquehanna River at Conklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01503000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Susquehanna River at Conklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Conklin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Conklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Broome County, New York at coordinates 42.0353°N, 75.8033°W. USGS site number: 01503000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.